Employment Specialist
full-time•Dallas
About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are Now Hiring a Full-time Employment Specialist in Dallas, TX to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. The Employment Specialist will develop essential job skills for persons with disabilities and assist in job placement.
Starting pay is $18.00/per hour
Responsibilities
- Provide the necessary assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
- Coach the person with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
- Work side-by-side with persons with disabilities at job sites.
- Ability to work with all types of criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders
- Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
- Accurately complete all documentation.
- Experience with billing and authorization processes, particularly in employment or vocational services
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Open availability
- Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation
- UNT credentials are a plus
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Other facts
Tech stack
Coaching,Job Placement,Resume Development,Job Interview Preparation,Job Application Assistance,Documentation,Billing Processes,Authorization Processes,Working with Disabilities,Independent Job Skills,Criminal Background Awareness,Teamwork,Communication,Problem Solving,Adaptability,Time Management
About Community Options, Inc.
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.
Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.comop.org
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founding Year: 1989
What you'll do
- The Employment Specialist will coach individuals with disabilities to develop essential job skills and assist in their job placement. They will work directly with clients at job sites and provide necessary support for competitive employment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Employment Specialist do at Community Options, Inc.?
As a Employment Specialist at Community Options, Inc., you will: the Employment Specialist will coach individuals with disabilities to develop essential job skills and assist in their job placement. They will work directly with clients at job sites and provide necessary support for competitive employment..
Why join Community Options, Inc. as a Employment Specialist?
Community Options, Inc. is a leading Non-profit Organizations company.
Is the Employment Specialist position at Community Options, Inc. remote?
The Employment Specialist position at Community Options, Inc. is based in Dallas, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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